Minnesota § 117.225 - EASEMENT DISCHARGE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 117.225 — EASEMENT DISCHARGE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 117.225. EASEMENT DISCHARGE
Whenever claiming that an easement acquired by condemnation is not being used for the purposes for which it was acquired, the underlying fee owner may apply to the district court of the county in which the land is situated for an order discharging the easement, upon such terms as are just and equitable. Due notice of said application shall be given to all interested parties. Provided, however, this section shall not apply to easements acquired by condemnation by a public service corporation now or hereafter doing business in the state of Minnesota for any purpose other than construction or expansion of:
(1) a high-voltage transmission line of 100 kilovolts or more, including ancillary substations; or
(2) a natural gas, petroleum, or petroleum products pipeline, including ancillary compressor stations or pumping stations.
For purposes of this section, "pipeline" does not include a natural gas distribution line transporting gas to an end user.
History:
1971 c 595 s 26; 1986 c 444; 2010 c 288 s 2
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 117.225
What does Minnesota Statutes § 117.225 cover?
Section 117.225 ("EASEMENT DISCHARGE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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